The Life and Times of Sixtus the Fifth

By Hubert Edward Henry Jerningham, Alexander Hübner, Baron Hubner

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Sixtus the Fifth V1 is a historical biography written by Joseph Alexander Hubner. The book explores the life and reign of Pope Sixtus V, who was one of the most influential popes in the history of the Catholic Church. The book provides a detailed account of Sixtus' early life, his rise to power, and his accomplishments during his papacy.Hubner's biography delves into Sixtus' efforts to reform the Catholic Church, his political maneuverings, and his contributions to the arts and culture of Renaissance Italy. The book also explores the political and social climate of Italy during Sixtus' reign, including the conflicts between the papacy and various European powers.The Life and Times of Sixtus the Fifth V1 is a well-researched and comprehensive biography that provides readers with a detailed understanding of one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the papacy and the Renaissance period in Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432500295
• ISBN13: 9781432500290
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"